Bay News: Women on the water in Bay of Islands Sailing Week
20 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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The only all-women crew entered in Bay of Islands Sailing Week. Team Yeah The Girls is headed by skipper Robyn Caundle (top) with teammates (clockwise) Kerry Caundle, Elly Warren, Beth Ross, Kate Harvey and Lindsay Howard (centre). Photo / Lissa Reyden
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BAY NEWS BITES - Bay of Islands Sailing Week starts on Tuesday.
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